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History and Evolution of Supply Chain and Logistics

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Logistics was first applied and recognised in military operations, its most significant impact is felt through the functions of production, distribution and consumption (Rodrigue and Slack, 2002). Also, traditional logistics focuses its attention on activities such as procurement , distribution, maintenance, and inventory management.

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What is the Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) & How Could It & the Trans-Pacific Partnership Impact Manufacturing?

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The TPA began with the Trade Act of 1974, and it was expanded once more in 2002. In other words, the worker’s education must be superior to that of a typical high-school education. Even without the passage of the TPA, companies will still need to find educated, experienced workers to operate their factories.